Match Report
| Racing Ferrol | Racing Ferrol |  |  | Valencia | Valencia | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Richard Taylor | Richard Taylor | ||||||||||||||||||
| Victor Jimenez | V. Jimenez |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 80 |  | Muzzy Kayis | M. Kayis | ||||||||
| Albert Perez | A. Perez | | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Danny Southgate | D. Southgate | |||||||||
| Paul Hamann | P. Hamann |  | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 72 | | Harry Impey | H. Impey | |||||||||
| Eduardo Garcia | E. Garcia | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 |  | Robert Völkl | R. Völkl | |||||||||
| Rodolfo Calvo | R. Calvo | | 68 | M | | 5 | | D | 69 |  | Don Brady | D. Brady | |||||||||
| Luis Gil | L. Gil | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 78 |  | Jan Karnebeek | J. Karnebeek | |||||||||
| Jose Nunez | J. Nunez | | 62 | M | | | 7 | | M | 78 | | Alfred Marsden | A. Marsden | ||||||||
| Nicolas Jimenez | N. Jimenez | | 61 | M | | 8 | | A | 68 | | Pablo Nunez | P. Nunez | |||||||||
| Alberto Gomes | A. Gomes |  | 65 | A | | 9 | | M | 81 |  | Kasper Laudrup | K. Laudrup | |||||||||
| Juan Suarez | J. Suarez | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 83 | | Kees Ricci | K. Ricci | |||||||||
| Albert Carcedo | A. Carcedo | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 72 | | Alfred Smith | A. Smith | |||||||||
| Patricio Lozano | P. Lozano | | 66 | G | | 12 | | D | 64 | | Stefan Röhner | S. Röhner | |||||||||
| Albert Gonzalez | A. Gonzalez | | 61 | M | | 13 | | D | 68 | | Oleg Lumsdon | O. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| Guillermo Alvarez | G. Alvarez | | 57 | D | | 14 | | A | 66 | | Aron De Boer | A. De Boer | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at La Malata where Racing Ferrol play host to Valencia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Racing Ferrol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Hernandez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Racing Ferrol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Hernandez.
0.00
0-0Valencia kick off!
2.42
0-0Albert Perez clumsily knocks into Alfred Smith. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfred Smith gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
3.10
0-0Alfred Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Kees Ricci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kees Ricci shoots from outside the area but Victor Jimenez reads it well. Quality keeping!
9.10
0-1Alfred Marsden threads a neat ball through to Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.18
Nicolas Jimenez flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Gomes shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Muzzy Kayis.
15.51
0-1Rodolfo Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Juan Suarez controls it well on his chest. Juan Suarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
16.26
Rodolfo Calvo knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes finds some space and shoots from distance. Muzzy Kayis gets down and covers it.
20.09
0-1Albert Carcedo catches Danny Southgate on the ankles. The referee warns Albert Carcedo to calm down! Danny Southgate runs off the knock.
30.24
Nicolas Jimenez takes it forward alone. Nicolas Jimenez makes a simple pass, allowing Albert Carcedo to run into the box. Albert Carcedo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Muzzy Kayis keeps it out!
36.06
Harry Impey flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Karnebeek. Jan Karnebeek flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Nunez collects the pass. Pablo Nunez tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
38.02
Alfred Marsden kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Alfred Marsden knocks the ball forward to Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Ferrol appear unchanged since the first half. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valencia players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Racing Ferrol start the second half!
55.30
Jose Nunez kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.58
Alfred Marsden hits a low pass to Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Victor Jimenez manages to keep it out.
60.13
0-3Valencia have made 2 substitutions with Stefan Röhner replacing Don Brady and Aron De Boer replacing Kees Ricci .
66.50
With a delightful solo run, Rodolfo Calvo stretches the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Calvo whips in a cross ball towards Albert Carcedo. Albert Carcedo makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
67.49
Jan Karnebeek makes a probing pass to Kasper Laudrup. Kasper Laudrup lofts in a cross ball towards Aron De Boer. Aron De Boer whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
72.41
0-3Alfred Marsden knocks the ball forward to Kasper Laudrup. Kasper Laudrup knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
73.18
Jan Karnebeek darts forward. Jan Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith rises majestically and gets a header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
75.46
Jose Nunez plays the ball forward to Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Albert Carcedo. Albert Carcedo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Muzzy Kayis punches it away to safety.
77.00
Harry Impey flicks a high pass forward to Jan Karnebeek who brings the ball under control. Jan Karnebeek flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Smith who takes it down. Alfred Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.22
0-3Alberto Gomes hacks Robert Völkl from behind! The referee calls over Alberto Gomes and shows him a yellow card! Robert Völkl stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.44
Luis Gil knocks the ball forward to Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
81.35
Alfred Marsden makes a simple pass to Kasper Laudrup. Kasper Laudrup whips in a cross ball towards Aron De Boer. Aron De Boer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
85.24
Alfred Marsden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aron De Boer. Aron De Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.9%
64.1%
Play Area
21.9%
50%
28.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Nunez of Valencia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Victor Jimenez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Albert Perez (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Paul Hamann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Calvo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luis Gil (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Nunez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicolas Jimenez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Gomes (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Juan Suarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Albert Carcedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Patricio Lozano (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Albert Gonzalez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Guillermo Alvarez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Muzzy Kayis (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Danny Southgate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Harry Impey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Völkl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jan Karnebeek (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alfred Marsden (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Pablo Nunez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Kasper Laudrup (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kees Ricci (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alfred Smith (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Stefan Röhner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Oleg Lumsdon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aron De Boer (ATT) | 6 | |